Muzey Muzychnykh Instrumentiv Romana Kumlyka
About This Museum
Tucked away on a steep lane in Verkhovyna, the very heart of the Hutsul highlands, you'll find a museum that sounds as beautiful as it looks. This isn't some stuffy state institution; it's the life's work of one man, Roman Kumlyk, who filled these rooms with the soul of the Carpathians. Step inside and you're greeted not by silence, but by the gentle, resonant hum of wood—a chorus waiting for a hand to bring it to life. It feels less like a museum and more like stepping right into a living Hutsul melody.
Collection Highlights
You can't miss his massive collection of trembitas, the long alpine horns used to signal across valleys, or the beautifully painted tsymbaly (dulcimers) that seem to gleam. Many instruments were crafted by Roman Kumlyk himself, and if you're lucky, a guide might just play a few haunting notes on a fife or a flute for you.
Visitor Information
It's one of those places where asking questions brings out the real magic—the staff are wonderfully passionate. You'll find it easily enough in the town center; just listen for the stories echoing from its wooden walls.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a traditional Hutsul-style wooden building, its carved eaves and solid timber frame make it look as though it grew straight from the mountainside.
Contact & Location
Address: 78700, Верховина, Верховинська селищна громада, Верховинський район, Івано-Франківська область, Україна
Phone: +380 97 307 5254
